Medical Biochemistry/Clinical Biochemistry BSc (Hons)/Msci

This course covers the field of biochemistry with a focus on human biology and medicine and includes core themes from a wide range of science subjects including chemistry, molecular biology and immunology. Laboratory, research and diagnostic methods will be developed throughout the course.

What is the difference between the BSc and MSci course?

There are two honours degree programmes available for each area of study – a three year Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a four year Master of Science (MSci).

Both degrees share a common first three years but due to the advanced nature of the MSci programme students must demonstrate they have the high level knowledge and skills required at the end of year 2 and 3 to progress on the programme.

You must apply direct to either the BSc or MSci, but you can also choose to change programme. You must apply for the MSci in Year 1 if you want to guarantee your student loan will cover the fourth year of fees.

Choosing BSc Medical Biochemistry and MSci Clinical Biochemistry at Middlesex gives you:

First hand experience in our cancer and microbiology research groups
A wide range of knowledge and skills related to some of the biggest current issues in public health

The techniques required in the human health and medicine industries
The knowledge and skills that employers want in medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and public health education

The chance to become a member of the Middlesex Biochemical Society.
Work experience

There are two opportunities to gain relevant work experience, the one year placement and a work experience module. Both the placement and the work experience module provide excellent opportunities to gain employability skills, transferable skills and experience of working in science. This may be in an industrial, research laboratory or hospital based environment for example.

BSc Medical Biochemistry modules

Year 1

• Biological Techniques (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Metabolic Biochemistry (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Cell Biology and Genetics (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Principles of Microbiology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Fundamentals of Chemistry (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Physiology and Anatomy (15 credits) – Compulsory

Year 2

• Functional Biochemistry (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Molecular Biology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Immunology and Endocrinology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Research Methods and Project Planning (30 credits) Compulsory
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry (15 credits) Compulsory
• Medical Diagnostic Techniques (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Sandwich Year (Optional)
• Biology placement

Year 3

• Advanced Biochemistry (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Gene Expression and Control (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Pharmacology and Toxicology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Dissertation (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Bioinformatics (15 credits) – Optional
• Gene Technology (15 credits) – Optional
• Current Topics in Bioscience (15 credits) – Optional
• Biology Work Experience (30 credits) – Optional

MSci Clinical Biochemistry modules
Year 1

• Biological Techniques (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Metabolic Biochemistry (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Cell Biology and Genetics (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Principles of Microbiology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Fundamentals of Chemistry (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Physiology and Anatomy (15 credits) – Compulsory

Year 2

• Functional Biochemistry (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Molecular Biology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Immunology and Endocrinology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Research Methods and Project Planning (30 credits) Compulsory
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry (15 credits) Compulsory
• Medical Diagnostic Techniques (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Sandwich Year (Optional)
• Biology placement

Year 3

• Advanced Biochemistry (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Gene Expression and Control (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Pharmacology and Toxicology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Dissertation (30 credits) – Compulsory
• Bioinformatics (15 credits) – Optional
• Gene Technology (15 credits) – Optional
• Current Topics in Bioscience (15 credits) – Optional
• Biology Work Experience (30 credits) – Optional

Year 4

• Clinical Disorders (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Endocrinology and Metabolism (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Bioanalysis and Clinical Toxicology (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Experimental Design and Statistics (15 credits) – Compulsory
• Research Project (60 credits) Compulsory